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MERMAID E1100-I
STD00
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HIGH PRESSURE MACHINE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE
This procedure establishes lockout on the high pressure machine that could cause injury to personnel.
All operators shall comply with the procedure. Equipment shall be locked out to protect against
accidental or inadvertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel. Do not
attempt to operate any switch, valve, or other main switch bearing a lock.
Responsibility
The responsibility for seeing that this procedure is followed is binding upon all operators. All
operators shall be instructed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure by (designated
individual). Each new or transferred affected operator shall be instructed by (designated individuals)
in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.
Sequence of Lockout Procedure
1.
Notify all affected operators that a lockout is required and the reason therefor.
2.
If high pressure machine is operating, shut it down by the pressing the stop button. Only turn
off the booster pump switch when the motor has come to a stop.
3.
Turn the main isolator to the off position.
4.
Release residue pressure in the trigger gun.
5.
Lockout the main isolator with a lock assigned individual lock. This is to disable the
operation of the machine.
6.
Lock the electrical box and the keys are kept with an assigned individual lock to prevent any
unauthorized modification to the machine control settings.
7.
Lockout the trigger with a lock that is assigned individual lock. This is to prevent accidentally
activate the trigger or sabotage. Possible way to lock the trigger gun as shown below.
After ensuring that no personnel are exposed and as a check on having disconnected the
power sources, operate the start push button and main switch to ensure the high pressure
machine will not operate.
CAUTION: Return operating controls to neutral position after the test.
8.
The equipment is now locked out
Restoring Equipment to Service
1.
When the high pressure machine is to operate at is normal service, check the area around the
machine that no one is exposed. Barricade the area of working zone to prevent people entering the
working zone.
2.
When equipment is clear, remove all locks. Turn on the main switch, unlock the trigger gun lock
and start the normal operating procedure to start using the high pressure machine.
Lock
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